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SOfASD asked a series of questions (see here or click to here to download the question document) about how the different political parties in the ACT election would improve outcomes for people affected by ASD in the ACT if they were elected. We received responses from all the major parties. SOfASD considered the responses and has released its analysis below.

The banana has emerged as the fruit that best represents the ACT. Critics of this choice observe that bananas don't grow in Canberra but decision makers regard perceptions and image as much more important than fact and accuracy.

The banana is a simple fruit: it is bent and it is yellow with frequent black spots. Apparently, these characteristics make the banana the ideal symbol for the ACT.

SOfASD members felt that the response, did not answer the questions we asked. The questions all asked how they would imporve outcomes for people affected by ASD. Instead, ACT Labor described the existing services that deliver abysmal outcomes for people with ASD.

SOfASD wrote to political candidates asking about their policies and plans for people affected by autism after the 2012 election in October. The ASD community in the ACT should know what prospective governments plan to do to improve outcomes for people with ASD and their associates.